Stool Test

If you have this test ordered, you need to pick up a small container from the pathology department so you can collect your stool. Once collected, the stool is analysed for any infection (e.g. bacteria or parasites) or other evidence of inflammation. Your doctor may also ask for a more prolonged stool collection to determine the amount of fat in your stool. Too much fat in the stool can be the result of malabsorption of nutrients and can lead to symptoms resembling IBS.

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